Main Entry: agreeˇment
Pronunciation: -gr-mnt
Function: noun1 a: the act of agreeing b: harmony of opinion, action, or character : CONCORD <all are in agreement>2 a: an arrangement or understanding (as a contract or treaty) about action to be taken b: a written record of such an agreement3: the fact of agreeing grammaticallysynonymsAGREEMENT, CONTRACT, BARGAIN mean an arrangement between persons on a matter of common interest. AGREEMENT suggests a shared understanding that is arrived at after some discussion <an agreement to work as a team>. CONTRACT suggests a formal often written agreement <a contract with a recording studio>. BARGAIN applies to a firm agreement especially about purchase and sale <we made a bargain to sell the land>.